Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo has joined Liverpool following his exploits at the 2022 FIFA World Cup | Photo credit: Reuters
Liverpool have completed the signing of Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven.
The 23-year-old Gakpo, who scored three World Cup goals, will officially join the Premier League club when the transfer window opens on Sunday.
PSV announced on Monday that it has agreed the transfer for an undisclosed fee, describing it as a “record” for the Dutch club.
“It’s a great club for me to come to and try to show what I (can) do and help the team achieve more beautiful moments,” Gakpo told Liverpool’s website. I try to help.”
Gakpo scored 55 goals and provided 50 assists in 159 appearances for PSV.
chelsea deal
Chelsea have agreed to sign striker David Datro Fofana from Norwegian club Molde.
The 20-year-old Ivory Coast international will join Chelsea on New Year’s Day, the Premier League club confirmed on Wednesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fofana was the leading scorer for Molde, one of Erling Haaland’s former clubs, with 15 league goals last season. He has played three matches for his national team.
A Molde statement said Fofana is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his idol Didier Drogba.